The former Education Minister backed up findings from a three year study conducted by two American independent research bodies, that showed the Liberian Education Advancement Program – has increased learning outcomes significantly. Like in 2016 when the Government of Liberia designed a public-private partnership (now the Liberia Education Advancement Program – LEAP) with Bridge Liberia, U-Movement, Street Child and Rising Academies and other non-state providers to run public schools, disagreements, and criticisms from some legislators and civil society have continued to this day. NTAL has called many times loudly for Bridge to stop operating in Liberia, and waved placards. Mr Werner believes Bridge is mostly being criticised once again because it is the lighting rod for the education program. It has a proud legacy for Mr. Werner even more so because it is championed quietly by the current Ministry of Education.

Monrovia – In fulfillment of its commitment to support education in its operational areas, Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (“GVL”) has embarked on the rehabilitation of a number of schools under its GVL Educational Support (GES) Program in Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties valued at over US$ 270,000. The GES Program is intended to support the educational needs of both GVL employees’ dependents and pupils from the surrounding communities. The GES is in addition to the commitment for educational support delivered by GVL in its MOU/SAs with communities. The GES program is planned for three years having the Coordination Committee constituted in each county comprising of GVL personnel, union representatives, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide strategic guidance, to monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the GES Program. Contracts for Grand Kru schools have already been awarded to contractors with construction capability to deliver the required works as per the GES Program.

The Editor,First and foremost, the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) is an association with members. The membership of the LNBA encompasses all lawyers, students of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law are associate members. Therefore, the LNBA has authority to discipline and or sanction members in keeping with the Article II, Section IX of the LNBA Constitution mentioned above. I hope this clarity is helpful as you can see, I have referred to the brother as “counsellor.”However, Cllr. Nwabudike – considering that to practice law in Liberia, one must be in good standing with the LNBA.

James Monroe, after whom the capital, Monrovia, of the new republic Liberia, is named, was a staunch supporter of the movement to send Blacks to Africa. Liberia, Africa’s first independent Black nation and the Door of Return, is arguably the beacon of freedom and hope in this continent. One such local politicians was James Monroe; the 5th president of the U.S (1817-1825). James Monroe, after whom the capital, Monrovia, of the new republic Liberia, is named, was a staunch supporter of the movement to send Blacks to Africa. I am asking and encouraging you to look at the possibility of renaming our capital Monrovia (named after a SLAVE OWNER).

The sum of US $1.8 million is a lot of money in Liberia. It could build two miles of paved road, many schools and health centers, provide textbooks and medicine across Liberia. According to WFP, the amount is “just” about 6 percent of the $30 million, or about $1,8 million. The sum of US $1.8 million is a lot of money in Liberia. Why, after almost 200 years of existence and 15 years of democratic governance, Liberia cannot distribute food to its own people?

MONROVIA – Accountability Lab Liberia, a leading civil society organization, is launching Liberia’s Coronavirus Crisis Response project, today, June 19, 2020, at 10 am Liberian time. This will be streamed live via Liberia Broadcasting System – LBS (FM 99.9) from the Lab’s offices on Carey Street, Monrovia. The launch signals the official start of a Coronavirus Response Project for the country, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The work comes off the back of ongoing efforts by AL Liberia to debunk rumors and ensure greater accountability within the country’s response to Covid-19 through weekly bulletins. The Liberia Coronavirus Response Project runs over six (6) months with a focus on:

A. Nbudusi Nwabudike and his controversial membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. Nwabudike via DHL sent to him via DHL, yet failed, refused to appear, in complete disregard for the Liberian National Bar Association. A. Nbudusi Nwabudike be expelled was approved by a vote of two thirds members of the National Executive Council of the Liberian National Bar Association. A. N. Nwabudike is hereby expelled from the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association. His name is hereby stricken from the roster of the membership of the Liberian National Bar Association.

Liberia: Phebe Hosptial Temporarily Shuts Down As Three Nurses Test Positive for COVID-19Phebe Hospital is the largest referral Hospital in Central LiberiaGBARNGA – Phebe Hospital in Suakoko, Bong County has temporarily closed after three nurses tested positive for COVID-19. This is a drastic protective measure and is likely to continue, Dr. Jefferson Sibley, Medical Director of the hospital told FrontPageAfrica. Phebe Hospital is the only referral hospital in central Liberia. The temporary closure of the hospital is expected to affect many residents, particularly those in rural parts of Bong County. Bong County has recorded five confirmed cases of COVID-19, with three confirmed deaths.

Said the WFP: “These account for US$25 million directly from the Government of Liberia and US$5 million from the World Bank. Some Lawmakers UnsureAccording to the WFP, the COHFSP is an important safety net for people affected by COVID-19 in Liberia. The RCF places emphasis on the country’s poverty reduction and growth objectives.”The GoL had initially sought a total of US$87 million of budget support. Firstly, that upon disbursement of the US$87 million of funds under the Credit Facility arrangement, US$35 million will be immediately transferred to the account of the World Food Program for execution of the food support program agreed by the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Food Support Program. “This measure is programmed to yield $28 million ($3 million before end-FY2020; $25 million in FY2021).

However, this is too convenient a way out.”Monrovia – The indictment came just days after George Wisner expressed his intentions of contesting the upcoming elections for the leadership of the former ruling Unity Party. In the process, the indictment claims, the Liberian government lost 8,592 (eight thousand five hundred and ninety-two dollars) in revenue as a result of the misuse of incentives. According to the guidelines of the NIC, the procedure for the grant of Investment Incentive Certificate is as follows:A) application is made to the Government through the NIC by interested business firm. The MoFDP then awards the Incentive Certificate under the signature of the Deputy Minister for Fiscal affairs and the Minister. For Wisner, the fact of the matter is that MHM EKO Liberia applied for incentive through the NIC.

LONDON – Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says it is long overdue that Africa is permanently represented on the Security Council of the United Nations. Sirleaf told the council that the African Continent is sensitive to this reality in forging new partnerships. It calls for a more representative and democratic Security council, in which Africa, like all other world regions, is represented. Culling from our experience with the outbreak of the Ebola in West Africa, Sirleaf says there are many similarities. And in this regard, we need a united and supported World Health Organization as opposed to a fragmented and politicized one.

Monrovia – The book, Forensic Accounting Analytics and Pension Fund Administration: A Study of Selected Administrators in Liberia, is the first of its kind in our country, Liberia. Forensic accounting or forensic auditing has emerged as a result of the surge in fraud. Given this broad spectrum of objectives of this book, the characteristics of a forensic auditor were examined and skills, as well as objectives of the forensic audit were discussed. In the discussion of the application of forensic audit, both reactive and proactive accountings were examined which is followed by a highlight on the distinction between statutory audit and forensic audit. The book also concluded that forensic audit practice can reduce the incidence of fraud even in the Pension Fund.

Her daughter got wounded when the tree fell upon their roof. She narrates that the rain was falling heavily and she had just returned from selling as a petit trader. “We were inside, I just came from selling but the children were watching TV, I just heard them screamed, Mama!! In June of 2019, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) commenced a two-day national stakeholder, on developing a disaster risk assessment and national risk reduction strategy for Liberia. The NDMA body mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective preparedness, response, recovery, prevention and mitigation to disasters.

Monrovia – Representative Moses Acarous Gray (CDC- District #8 Montserrado County) has told GSM companies operating in Liberia to leave Liberia if they want to or “pay money they legally owe the Government of Liberia. “The LTA and GSM companies agreed on floor charge since September and since then companies have collected the money but are refusing to pay to government its percentage. Their quest not to pay the surcharge is an exploitation that must be halted as the agreed to have started the payment since March. They cannot be collecting money and cannot pay the government.”“Some of the GSM companies have threatened to leave if we insist on them paying the money. Said Rep. Gray: “Since September they been collecting that money, now when it’s time to pay, they don’t want to.

Liberia: House of Reps Not Shutting Down Despite COVID-19 Concerns at LegislatureThe head of Communications and Political Affairs in the office of Speaker Chambers, George D. Watkins said, though the House is cogniszant of the situation at the Liberian senate, it has not considered any decision to suspend sessions. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The office of House Speaker, Bhofal Chambers has debunked speculations that the House of Representatives is suspending sessions amid report of a first COVID-19 case at the Liberian Legislature. The Senate’s Assistant Secretary, Jannave Verdier-Massaquoi was tested positive COVID-19 and is currently seeking treatment at the 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County. On the opposite wing of the Building, there have been nonstop speculations that the House of Representatives is also shutting down all of its activities. “The leadership of the House of Representatives has not reached any decision for closure,” Watkins said.